It was, perhaps, inevitable: Rockstar has delayed GTA 6 to May 2026. The announcement came through a straightforward statement that lacked details on launch platforms or a new trailer. Not even a single screenshot accompanied the news, leaving fans with nothing new to feast their eyes on.
Rockstar's history of delaying its games is well-known, so the delay of GTA 6 may not come as a shock to many. However, fans have responded with a mixture of disappointment, relief, and an understanding that the internet is now poised for another year of wild speculation about the game.
The GTA 6 subreddit, a hub for numerous conspiracy theories and speculation about the game's trailers and release date, has erupted in response to the news.
"Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots," MyNameIsToFuOG commented, echoing the widespread frustration that Rockstar did not mitigate the delay announcement with any new visuals of the game.
"At least give us a screenshot, this is ridiculous even for R*," added Abvk0. "1.5 years of silence just to drop a delay news without even showing us bread crumbs of the game?"
"At least we have a date now, I don't mind a delay if it means the game is gonna be good," said the more philosophical bl00nded.
"It’s Rockstar bro. What did you expect? Also, I really doubt it will release on May 26, they will delay it more," a concerned Puzzleheaded-Hunt731 remarked.
The delay has also sparked speculation that Rockstar might release GTA 6 on PC simultaneously with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S in 2026. "I hope that means that a PC version is also coming in 2026 and not 2027," said Kiwibom.
"2026 console release, late 2027 PC release, 2028 new-gen console release," predicted Velkoadmiral.
IGN's commenters also had much to say about the GTA 6 delay. User BSideleau criticized the current console generation in a scathing post:
"Surprising no one. It will be a final game of this tepid generation. What a let down. I have never felt more grifted than by Microsoft and Sony this generation. Both consoles are more 0.5 updates from the previous generation than true next gen consoles, yet they expected us to pay MORE for them. Quit letting them get away with it. Demand better."
There's also considerable discussion about the potential price of GTA 6. With Nintendo and Microsoft setting some of their games at $80, fans are preparing for GTA 6 to follow suit. Some even speculate it could cost up to $100, especially if the new GTA Online is included.
In its statement, Rockstar mentioned, "we look forward to sharing more information with you soon." This has led fans to hope that Trailer 2 might be released soon.
GTA 6 is not just anticipated to be the biggest entertainment launch of all time; fans expect it to be one of the greatest games ever made. Given the immense pressure on Rockstar and parent company Take-Two to deliver a top-quality product, this delay seems almost inevitable.
